faction (n)
sect (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 14
def a dissenting clique
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Hypernym clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp
Derivationally related form faction → factious
Hyponym splinter group; left, left wing; right, right wing; old guard; pro-choice faction; pro-life faction
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Derivationally related form factious → faction
Pertainym (pertains to noun) sectarian → sect
Hyponym clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp
Hypernym splinter group; left, left wing; right, right wing; old guard; pro-choice faction; pro-life faction

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